Hussey Copper

Hussey Copper

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CDA Copper No. C 715 00

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Copper Nickel, 30%

COMPOSITION (%)

NominalMinimumMaxiumum
Copper69.5
Lead.05
Iron.5.40.7
Zinc1.0
Nickel30.029.033.0
Manganese1.0
Copper plus elements with Specific Limits99.5

NEAREST APPLICABLE ASTM SPECIFICATIONS

Flat ProductsB122, B151, B171, B402, B432
PipeB466, B467
RodB151
TubeB111, B359, B395, B466, B467, B543, B552

 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

English UnitsC.G.S. Units
Melting Point (Liquidus)2,260°F1,240°C
Melting Point (Solidus)2,140°F1,170°C
Density.323 lb./cu. in. @ 68°F.894 gm./cu. cm @ 20°C
Specific Gravity8.948.94
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion per °F from 68°F to 212°F per °C from 20°C to 100°C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion per °F from 68°F to 392°F per °C from 20°C to 200°C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion.0000090 per °F from 68°F to 572°F.0000162 per °C from 20°C to 300°C
Thermal Conductivity17 Btu./sq. ft./ft./hr./°F @ 68°F.07 cal./sq. cm/cm/sec./°C @ 20°C
Electrical Resistivity (Annealed)225 Ohms (circ. mil./ft.) @ 68°F37.5 Microhm-cm @ 20°C
Electrical Conductivity* (Annealed)4.6% IACS @ 68°F.0267 Megohm-cm @ 20°C
Thermal Capacity (Specific Heat).09 Btu./lb./°F @ 68°F.09 cal./gm./°C @ 20°C
Modulus of Elasticity (Tension)22,000,000 psi15,500 Kg./sq. mm
Modulus of Rigidity8,300,000 psi5,800 Kg./sq. mm

*Volume basis

 

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Size Section in.TemperTensile Strength ksiYield StrengthElongation in 2” %Rockwell HardnessShear Stength ksiFatigue Strength
(.5% Ext. Under Load) ksi(.2% Offset) ksiFB30TksiMillion Cycles
Flat Products
1.0 inAs Hot Rolled55.020.04535
1.0 in. OD x .065 in..025 mm60.025.0458045
Tube
4.5 in. OD x .109 in..035 mm54.0457736
Rod
1.0 in.Half Hard (20%)75.070.01580

The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use. Due to commercial variations in composition and to manufacturing limitations, they should not be used for specification purposes. See applicable A.S.T.M. specification references.

 

Typical Uses

Industrial: Condensers, condenser plates, distiller tubes, evaporator and heat exchanger tubes, ferrules, saltwater piping

Common Fabrication Processes

Forming and bending, welding

Fabrication Properties

Capacity for being Cold Worked: Good

Capacity for being Hot Formed: Good

Hot Forgeability Rating (Forging Brass=100): —

Hot Working Temperature: 1,700-1,900°F or 925-1050°C

Annealing Temperature: 1,200-1,500°F or 650-825°C

Machinability Rating (Free Cutting Brass =100): 20

Suitability for being
joined by:

  • Soldering: Excellent
  • Brazing: Excellent
  • Oxyacetylene Welding: Good
  • Carbon Arc Welding: Excellent
  • Gas Shield Arc Welding: Excellent
  • Coated Metal Arc Welding: Excellent
  • Resistance Welding (Spot): Excellent
  • Resistance Welding (Seam): Excellent
  • Resistance Welding (Butt): Excellent
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